Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in St Ives
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in St Ives and the surrounding area.
- Staff Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas markets and fairs
Fresh fish and chips in St Ives
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in St Ives
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. Whether it is club and society Christmas socials and christmas fairs at schools, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like St Ives, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan cover for the queue
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Festive lights by the van look great.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Events we cater in St Ives
It’s relaxed and fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in St Ives and Hampshire:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Ives Primary & Nursery School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
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St Ives: your questions answered
Could you trade in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book with us
- Events in St Ives and across Hampshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a Christmas party in St Ives
St Ives is in Hampshire. We cover St Ives as standard, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. St Ives is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from St Ives to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of St Ives; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For Christmas parties just outside St Ives, we cover Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west) and Matchams (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood Waldorf School (0.9 miles north-east) and Ringwood School (2 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. An afternoon Christmas party in St Ives can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:05pm; light the path to the van.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch